Securitization Activities - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Aug. 31, 2015	Nov. 30, 2014
Transfers and Servicing [Abstract]
Carrying value of assets	$ 0.0	$ 7.8
Carrying value of liabilities	$ 0.0	$ 7.8

Carrying Value Of Liabilities Resulting From Transfers

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Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant